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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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replacing tone ring

so it turns out i can buy just the tone ring, does anybody have any knowledge or input on what i'm in for for an install... any info is great!!
As always thank in advance!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Check this out:

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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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Bryan, why are you replaceing it?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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well i was having speedo issues, so i popped the rear diff cover and found this;




 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Wow, more importantly what caused it? Had to be hittin the sensor right?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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did uvhave to take the cover off... or can u peek tru the sensor hole?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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Ouch! What the heck causes that?

This is for the VSS?? What does the VSS do for a manual trans? I understand for a auto it helps with shift points and such correct?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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I think all it does for a manual is the speedo.

Did you look at the link I posted? Looks like if you can follow the directions it wont be too bad
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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yeah i did darin, thanks for that..it looks pretty simple indeed, hopefully the new ring will press/tap right on.. looks like i all i gotta do is pull the main gear off and put it right back together.. now i gotta find that website i found a ring for 50 bucks or something...
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you can pull the vss and rotate the wheels to inspect that ring

i'll try to remember to take pics of the process and hopefully post them if all goes well.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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VSS feeds the speedometer, odometer and cruise control.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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its not to difficult. i have done the one in my 95 f250 after i bashed the cover in on a rock. pull the cover, pull the axles, remove the carrier bearing caps ( dont mix them up as they are machined to fit ) pull the carrier ( a big prybar works wonders ) dont forget to clean, locktight and torq. the ring gear bolts.


on an auto it will mess with the shifting as the trans dosent know when to shift and how hard, plus the rear abs has a fit. on the man trucks it will only affect the speedo and rear abs
 
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by bryanlindborg600
...now i gotta find that website i found a ring for 50 bucks or something...

i'll try to remember to take pics of the process and hopefully post them if all goes well.
Please post the website when you find it. I'd like to see the pics and write-up of your R&R. I might need to do this soon.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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i'm not very good at remembering to stop and take pics for a write up, But since i have had such a hard time even finding info or any posts related to this task, i will do my best to take some pics and do a write up. here are 2 links i found to the tone ring.. bronco graveyard also had a good deal on the gasket!
Early Bronco Restoration Full Size Bronco Restoration Classic Ford Bronco Parts For Sale
Randy's Ring & Pinion. The Differential Experts. Auto Parts & Services.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Anybody got torque specs for the ring gear bolts and bearing caps
Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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Check this link

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...do1LgxREk9ov2g

Looks like 100-120 on ring gear bolts, 70-85 on the side bearing caps.
 
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